1. Stating the problems:
f) Simplify $-45x \div 15$
h) Simplify $-25z \div (-5)$
j) Simplify $-32x \div 18$
l) Simplify $-56xy \div (-8)$
2. Formula and rules:
Division of terms with variables and constants follows the rule: $$\frac{a \cdot variable}{b} = \frac{a}{b} \cdot variable$$
Also, dividing negatives:
- Negative divided by positive is negative.
- Negative divided by negative is positive.
3. Step-by-step solutions:
f) $-45x \div 15 = \frac{-45}{15} x = -3x$
h) $-25z \div (-5) = \frac{-25}{-5} z = 5z$
j) $-32x \div 18 = \frac{-32}{18} x = -\frac{16}{9} x$
l) $-56xy \div (-8) = \frac{-56}{-8} xy = 7xy$
4. Final answers:
f) $-3x$
h) $5z$
j) $-\frac{16}{9} x$
l) $7xy$
Division Expressions
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